Finding the Third Proportional to 423,796 and 914,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,796 and 914,810 is: 1,974,717.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,796 : 914,810 = 914,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,796/914,810 = 914,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,796x = 914,810 × 914,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,796x = 836,877,336,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 836,877,336,100/423,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,974,717.40
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